Volkswagen Tiguan engine price snapshot
- Low
- $650
- Average
- $1,936
- High
- $3,800
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Tiguan engine ?
How much does a used Volkswagen Tiguan engine cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Tiguan engine costs $650 to $3,800, with a median asking price of $1,943. Based on 123 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2026 (8 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,943
Grade B (good)$1,675
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$650–$3,80079 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,250–$2,47024 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$1,300–$3,80020 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $650–$3,800 | 79 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,250–$2,470 | 24 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,300–$3,800 | 20 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,943
Grade B$1,675
Ungraded$1,943
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $650–$3,800 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Tiguan engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,943
- Volkswagen Tiguan median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,895–$4,945
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Tiguan engine cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Tiguan engine cost?
Expect to pay $650–$3,800 for a used Volkswagen Tiguan engine; the median listing asks $1,943. That figure comes from 123 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 16% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $1,943.
Model year matters too: 2024 units carry the lowest median at $1,551, while 2021 tops the table at $2,309. Parts from 2018–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2024 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Tiguan sits 22% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,494), 109% above the Honda Civic ($928), and 22% below the Toyota RAV4 ($2,500) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine: what to check
- Ask for a compression or leak-down test result. Reputable yards test engines before sale.
- Under 100K miles is the sweet spot for a used engine; insist on documented donor mileage.
- Confirm what's included: manifolds, sensors, and accessories vary by yard and change the real price.
- Match the engine code exactly. The same model year can ship with multiple displacements.
- Budget for new gaskets, seals, and fluids on installation; they're cheap insurance on a used engine.
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What other Volkswagen Tiguan parts are priced?
01wide ±123%
Transmission
$1,600median
$25$3,973
02wide ±100%
Front Bumper
$247median
$55$550
03wide ±122%
Rear Bumper
$230median
$38$600
04wide ±251%
Hood
$323median
$180$1,800
05wide ±6280%
Fender
$210median
$41$26,415
06wide ±113%
Headlight Assembly
$565median
$85$1,360
07wide ±140%
Tail Light
$100median
$25$305
08wide ±100%
Alternator
$131median
$50$312
09wide ±169%
Starter
$88median
$30$327
10wide ±93%
Radiator
$145median
$35$305
11wide ±89%
AC Compressor
$137median
$30$275
12wide ±124%
Transfer Case
$195median
$50$533
13wide ±181%
Axle Shaft
$111median
$30$431
14wide ±132%
Strut
$85median
$46$270
15spread ±45%
Steering Rack
$673median
$450$1,060
16wide ±827%
Grille
$150median
$20$2,500
17wide ±109%
Side Mirror
$398median
$100$965
18wide ±73%
Turbocharger
$300median
$65$500
19wide ±69%
AC Condenser
$161median
$40$263
20wide ±193%
Wheels
$136median
$41$565
21wide ±167%
Fuel Pump
$90median
$40$340
22wide ±176%
Water Pump
$73median
$25$282
23
Power Steering Pump
Price data updating
24wide ±109%
ABS Module
$141median
$35$343
25
Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±158%
Engine Computer
$128median
$35$440
27wide ±171%
Throttle Body
$72median
$25$271
28wide ±389%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$10$593
29wide ±90%
Drive Shaft
$193median
$74$420
30wide ±1417%
Tailgate
$885median
$140$25,220
31wide ±114%
Intake Manifold
$125median
$65$349
32wide ±134%
Control Arm
$100median
$30$298
33wide ±180%
Blower Motor
$66median
$35$272
34wide ±142%
Exhaust Manifold
$266median
$41$799
35wide ±14660%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$20$32,565
36wide ±110%
Steering Column
$110median
$71$312
37wide ±277%
Fuel Tank
$176median
$50$1,024
38wide ±231%
Window Regulator
$80median
$35$405
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±92%
Torque Converter
$380median
$125$823
41wide ±112%
Steering Wheel
$167median
$35$410
42wide ±15549%
Ignition Switch
$81median
$30$25,220
43wide ±125%
Car Radio
$171median
$65$491
44wide ±214%
Heater Core
$104median
$40$485
45wide ±179%
Rear View Mirror
$81median
$15$305
46wide ±117%
Sunroof
$218median
$60$572
47wide ±290%
Master Cylinder
$51median
$35$331
48wide ±174%
Fog Light
$82median
$15$300
49wide ±278%
Center Console
$125median
$30$725
50wide ±192%
Air Bag
$130median
$30$530
51wide ±1168%
Door Assembly
$1,071median
$200$25,220
52wide ±69%
Quarter Panel
$440median
$246$852
53wide ±2320%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$700median
$85$32,565
54wide ±141%
Front Seat
$178median
$45$547
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Tiguan engine prices
Enginecompare
HyundaiElantravsVolkswagenTiguan
Elantra$2,494
Tiguan$1,943
$551 diff4,298 listings
EnginecompareHondaCivicvsVolkswagenTiguan
Civic$928
Tiguan$1,943
$1,015 diff3,108 listings
EnginecompareToyotaRAV4vsVolkswagenTiguan
RAV4$2,500
Tiguan$1,943
$557 diff2,728 listings
EnginecompareHyundaiSonatavsVolkswagenTiguan
Sonata$2,458
Tiguan$1,943
$515 diff2,592 listings
EnginecompareRam1500vsVolkswagenTiguan
1500$3,532
Tiguan$1,943
$1,589 diff2,361 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsVolkswagenTiguan
Class$6,122
Tiguan$1,943
$4,179 diff2,281 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±216%
Acura MDX
$1,920median
$275$8,587
Acurawide ±134%
Acura RDX
$2,156median
$50$5,812
BMWwide ±175%
BMW X3
$3,550median
$250$12,644
BMWwide ±164%
BMW X5
$7,000median
$75$23,000
Chevywide ±568%
Chevy Colorado
$2,514median
$250$28,825
Chevywide ±173%
Chevy Equinox
$1,400median
$200$5,031
Chevywide ±99%
Chevy Malibu
$1,289median
$450$3,000
Chevywide ±335%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,230median
$500$28,825
Chevywide ±92%
Chevy Suburban
$4,000median
$162$7,535
Chevywide ±133%
Chevy Tahoe
$4,993median
$60$13,300
Chevywide ±142%
Chevy Traverse
$876median
$115$2,600
Volkswagenwide ±217%
Volkswagen Jetta
$1,500median
$250$6,765
Common questions
Volkswagen Tiguan engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Volkswagen Tiguan?
Based on 123 priced salvage yard listings, a used Volkswagen Tiguan engine lists between $650 and $3,800, with a median asking price of $1,943.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Tiguan engine?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Tiguan engine replacement typically runs $2,895–$4,945 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $1,943, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Volkswagen Tiguan engine?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Volkswagen Tiguan model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2021. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Tiguan engine years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Volkswagen Tiguan engine listings appear across model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 8 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Volkswagen Tiguan motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The Volkswagen Tiguan engine prices on this page apply — median $1,943, from 123 salvage yard listings.